Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5362: AN ACT RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING RECONSIDERATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5362 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING RECONSIDERATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Robert Craven (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), David Place (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows eligible individuals serving sentences of imprisonment to seek sentence reductions from the superior court, individuals serving life without parole or minimum mandatory sentences pursuant to law, would not be eligible for such relief.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary